Every time for me it's been true that when it's their time their eyes look dull. It's hard to explain but if you see it you'll recognize it. They have a spark, life I guess, in their eyes and when they're ready to go that disappears.
One time it even made it impossible to feel good about considering treatment options.
So I hope you get your time. But if you start to feel like it's just for you I don't think you'll regret saying good bye sooner. either way it will be hard.
I'm growing older but not up. My metabolic rate is pleasantly stuck, let the winds of time blow over my head. I'd rather die while I'm living than live while I'm dead.
I'm so sorry mp! I think if left up to us totally, we wouldn't make the decision at all. Pets are the family that you need and who unconditionally love you for even the smallest reasons. Stinky knows you love him and just spend the holidays soaking it all in, make sure you bring his favorite toy or blanket with you when you know it is time. I know working at the vet we had a lot of parents or adults who've had these pets since college and I found they came that night before nye or right after the new year. So guests were gone, no one to ask where is so and so.
Take time for yourself to heal + be kind to yourself. You've done an amazing job as a dog momma!
My heart breaks for you mp, it's such an incredibly hard decision to make. My best friend just had to put her 12yo puppy dog to sleep because he had a facial tumor too, and it was just getting too much for him. Hugs to you. Stinky couldn't have asked for a better human x
Post by mrsukyankee on Dec 20, 2015 3:56:27 GMT -5
I'm so sorry. I can see that my dog Barney is slowing down and it breaks my heart. I remember putting down my last dog and I think I cried for a week. But it was the best thing for her as she was struggling. I know it'll be tough, but you don't want Stinky to be in pain. Hugs.